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The Opelousas courier., 1887-01-22

Dv NIsHgUis GO5aean -TOuIee Croclle
~ testimony whereof we have I,erennta
signed, this I'D day of Decemher.A ID lsss
w. g. BELL,
( ID. DURIO.
SEAL ROBERT CHAEHERE. Com
t) ID. THOMPSON.
JAMES 0 GHAcHERE, Clerk
The Opelousas courier., 1887-01-22
Conseil de saison.

Laissons dire son mot sur ce mois,
81 s~ournois cette aimee, au Pionnier de
Prescription, ct 6coutons 10 bon conseil
nufl faiE cnivra.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1887-05-26
To the Farmers of Eastern Michigan:

Permit to address few worso the subject of farm
We do not need the fact that other
preparing the ground for caring for the when
harvesting them when ready be gathered in their final
disposition in the Market without bringing the farm
With the single the order nanmate
taking the farmers wife and meeting down the
most mental loads the its in and
OCCASIONALLY to be abused by overlooking
dimay shek if its axe allowed but when fairly
treated rumbe the worlds highways cheerful humble sturdy
plain, but dignfed and serviceabe
The farmers who appreciate this of FRIEND and take pride
having the best should overlook the claims "he
Studebaker We agents for the sale Of this and while
tive that has superior canddy of the opinion that it
eqaed We have long been familiar with its merits and speak from
The Suebker making worth
the the market All intelligent farmers
that there difference in coffee difference of five ten
dollars feed uky and the like
and they forget that there
should they allow five dollars determine them
of the cheaper vehicle Any lack of discrimination buyinga
which dpendhe dispatch business if
farmer buys he should the best be hadhe
which combines strength durability and running with
best is the cheapest and well known require that
the best article cannot be bought for the least single accident
vehicle when using from hcmepung aside the
ngeng of life and mbwoud likely than overbaance the
small effected when purchasing rather than better
We offer the Sudebake Wagon pnbc the king
The TIMBER irons and painting the BEST and its construction
enf exactude reached which produces the farm exce
We will fully forth the
points by c Studbak Suffice
that these and Bear in mind this That
often the that the weak points in ifuy
covered dcoyerabe this
part prudence buy which
Manufacturing Company acknowledged stand the head of the
wagon makers of the world Call and and will afford full
particulars
carriages
ghtest besides the best line of all work offered
to the trade Respectfully yours
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1887-05-26
which,

1T may be asserted in general way,
says "T. w. H." in Harper's Bazaar,
that wherever in the United States you
do not find dancing you find kissing.
I'm communities where dancing was
Ii&1PpfUyWi . luiNc S"cn "striHg gIliies
called for and carried into practice nj
entertainments held in schOOl-hOuSes.
and even at church sociablcs. In such
places church members and for au2ht
| know, deacoDs take part in the
amusements: and have SCENT develop
q frislIinesS in griZZled men winch
made them, one would say, anything
bnt seductive or beguiling to the young
and fair. Among those of earlier
years kissing becomes in such commu-
mites systematic pursuit, like hunting
or fishing. Young girls whose parents
object to 1T are neglected or disliked; a
young man in such village told a
friend of mine, with some Indignation,
that she was the only girl in town
whom he had not kissed. 1t is Of no
use to object to it as immoral where
the church members are committed to
it. Perhaps it cannot be called moral,
but when society has reached a certain
stage Of refinement these games vanish.
The symbol Of that increased refine
ment is usually dancing. Dancing
whatever its drawbacks, serves practi-
cally as the antidote to kissing games:
where one begins the other dies out
They do not seem to flourish side by
side at amy rate, people rarely go back
from dancing to kissing. Granting
for the sake of argument, that it is
necessary to have some amusement
the choice lies in our villages and their
scattered families, between these two
forms of relaxation. Which is the bet.
| ter of the two?
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1887-05-26
LITERARY LEAVES,

Lippincott's Magazine for June opens
with THE Whistling Buoy" novel by
Charles Barnard, author of 1.-The Tone
Masters" "The Soprano" and other
popular books. The present novel is a
breezy tale of sea and shore, full of
stirring incident and adventure. Mrs.
Margaret j. Preston furnishes "Some
Records of Phillip Bourke Marston, y
which contain many letters from the
poet of great interest and literary value.
The wistar parties of Philadelphia
which were once as famous abroad as
abroad as at home, and which have re-
Gently been revived, form the subject of
a chatty and entertaing sketch by Miss
Anne III. Wharton. THE Exchanged
Crusader" by William Ashcourt, is an
ingenious and brilliant trifle somewhat
after the manner of Frank Stockton's
extravaganZas. j. William White, NJ.
d.. Professor of Athletics in the Univ
ersity of Pennsylvania, contributes a
timely and sensible article, "a Physi-
clans View of Exercise and Athletics,
which should be widely read not only
by young people but by their elders.
"Social Life at Cornell is the third III
the series of essays OH social life at our
leading colleges, which are all conlribu-
ted by undergraduates. The poetry is
by Sarah NJ. b. Piatt, Mary B. Dodge,
and Friedrich Peterson. In "Our
Monthly Gossip" Miss Louise Stockton
has bright and humorous paper, en-
titled, 1.-THE Germ Theory of Ideas.
"BOok Talk" reviews the leading novels
of the month. and has a few words to
say about 1.-The Game of Draw Poker. y
Every lady will be interested in the
June number of Demorests Monthly, as
it is an exceedingly interesting one.
The steel plate, 1.-The Fate of Nydia,'. is
novel and very beautiful, both in execu-
ton and design, and the other illustra-
tons are also very fine.
The Fashion Department of this ex-
cellent publication is so well edited as
to lead many to suppose that it is a
Fashion Magazine. but this Is a great
mistake; for in reality il is Literary
Magazine, of the highest order, with all
its departments so ably conducted That
every member of the family watches
with interest for its arrival.
We know of no magazine better de-
serving to be called Family Magazine
and it ought to be found in every retin-
ed household. That the publisher. Is a
Prohibitionist, tells where 1t stands on
the Temperance question. Published
by w. Jennings Demorests, 10 Eeas IA
Street, New York.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1887-05-26
BARGAINS MUSIC.

This favorite Album of Songs and
Ballads, containing thirty-two pieces Of
choice and popular music, full sheet
music size, with complete words and
music and piano accompaniment fine
ly printed upon heavy paper with a
very attractive cover. The following
are the titles of the songs and ballads
contained in the Favorite Album AS
I'd Nothing Else to Do; The Dear Old
Songs of Home: Mother, Watch the
Little Feet; Oh, You Pretty Blue Eyed
Witch; Blue Eyes; Katy's Letter; The
Passing Bell; | Saw Esau Kissing Kate;
Won't You Tell Me Why, Robin; The
Old Garden Gate: Down Below the
Waving Lindens; Faded Leaves; All
Among the Summer Roses; Touch the
Harp Gently, My Pretty Louise | real
" don't think shall Marry: Dreaming
of Home; The Old Cottage Clock; Ac-
ross the Sea; A Year Ago; Bachelors
Hall; Ruth and /; Good Night: One
Happy Year Ago; Jennie in the Orch
ard; The Old Barn Gate; Jacks Fare
well; Polly; Whisper in the Twilight.
This is q very fine collection of real
vocal gems, and gotten up in very
handsome style. Published in the usu-
al way and bought at a music store,
these 30 pieces would cost you $l1.20.
We bought q job lot of this music at a
great sacrifice and as the holidays are
past we desire to close out our stock
at once. Will send you the entire col
lection well wrapped and postpaid for
only 40 cents. Send Immediately. Adj
dress, THE EMPIRE News Co., Syracuse,
n. Y.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1887-05-26
SCHOOL REPORTS,

List of pupils who have been neither
absent nor tardy during the last school
month. and whose average is not less
than So per cent
Will Gorham 90: Annie Brown 81;
Bernie Kelley 80; Louie High 90; Mamie
Pearce 81; Florence Trainer SO; Fred
AndTeae 90; Leah Darcy 81; Laura BaX-
ter 81; Lille Cooper 9S: Mary Grinnell
81; Julia Grinneii 96; Neil Turner "a
Emerson Cooper 81; Oscar Barrett so;
Harry Mckenna SO; Frank Andreae So
Ira Goheen So; Cora Weston So; Hiram
IIolcOmb 81; Lula Wye 81; Arthur Me-
Arthur 50; Ida Currie So; Will Oswatll
So; Gordon Gilbert 80; Mary Rollins 81
Cynthia Near 80.
MARY VI. BROWN, Teacher.
For District No. |, Speaker, for the
month ending May Bird, lSS7:-Numbel
of pupils enrolled, g.; average daily at.
tendance, %: number of pupils tardy
without excuse. :. Standing of those
who received 80 per cent or more from
examination and class grade. Fifth
grade Bertha Sischo 81; Grace Wood
ward SO; Jane Hines 96 Fourth grade
Lydia Hall %: Bessie Grimes SO; Ella
Sanderson 81: Jessie Reddiclitfe 81
Birdie Reddiclii1e 50: Ella Reddiclilfe
50; Karah Reddiclifle 81; Norah Wood
ward 81: Clara Grimes 81; Emma
Grimes 50: Florence Award 80; Emma
Smell 50. Third'grade- Stella Barnum
81; Robert Woodward IS; RObt. Curk
Sc; Freeman Hall 81; IIerbie Putney 81
Mabel Briggs 81; Mary Ilollenbeek 81
Alfred Kipp 50.
frl,a nornnto Ia nthor ,.lorac ar.
delinquent in visiting the school. We
hereby specially invite them to come
and examine the methods of teaching
and encourage the pupils and teacher
by theirpresence. DONALD MCkELLAR
Teacher.
Report of the Valley Centre school
for the month ending May IL, 1857
number of days taught 20; number OF
pupils enrolled 73; average daily at
tendance 80; below is given a list OF
those with their average standing at
tached who passed creditable eXamina
ton on the 18th. intermediate classes -
Mary Weeks so; Alice Canton 92; Iii.
ram Steinho1f 90; Mary Adair 80; Fan
ME Park 81; Mary Cronin 81; Willie
Holmes 90; Jane Adair 81; Lottie Me-
Leod 81; Nellie Salisbury 81; Thomas
.O'Rourke 81; Annie Salisbury 81; Maggie
Setter So: Samuel Adair 90; Anna TO.
bin 50; Fannie CrUnin So; John Holmes
96: Maggie Mcknight So Alice Nc
Knight So; Celia Tobin 81: frankie
Boughner 81; Bert Steinhoff 50; Higher
Grades Maggie Callahan 9S; Susie
Boughner 96; Cllristy Mcleod NC; Al
berta Boughner 81; Joseph Sennahan
%; Nettie Mcleod "a; Nettie Wads-
worth 81 Daniel O'Rourke "a; Cora Bull
lock 81; Alvin BOughmer 9S; Lottie Da-
foe 81; Julia Sennahan 81; Ervint
Boughner 81; Charles Beckett 90.
HARRY l.. ITOwSE, Teacher.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1887-05-26
Vapor from Valley Centre,

The rain on Monday greatly improv-
ed the appearance of all kinds of We
getation.
Fall Wheat in this vicinity is looking
far better than the most sanguine dar-
ed to hope month ago.
The township board of review was in
session in this village last week.
We are pleased to learn that Dan
Callahan. who has been under the doc
tors care for some time, is getting bet
ter
0. a. Tuck made a business trip to
Port Huron Oil Tuesday.
j. ii. Beckett went to Lansing last
Thursday and returned on Saturday ac-
companied by the Hon. j. Makelim.
\ pair of frenchmen accompanied by
a performing bear struck our town a
few days since and entertained the
people with real bear dance.
KIT KARsON.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1887-05-26
Worth Your Attention.

Cut this out and mail it to Allen Il
Co., Augusta, Maine. who will send you
free. something new, that just coins
money for all workers. AS wonderful
as the electric light, as genuine as pure
gold, it will prove of lifelong value and
Importance to you. Both sexes, all
ages. Allen IL Co. bear expense of
starting you in business. 1t will bring
you III more cash, right away, than
anything else in this world. Anyone
anywhere can do the work, and live at
home also. Better write at once, then,
knowing all. should you conclude that
you don't care to engage, why no harm
is done.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1887-05-26

a Frenchman. while working with
Mr.. Mills men last week, n wager was
made that he could not eat 80 eggs in
80 minutes; the bet was taken by the
frenchman, and in just II minutes from
the time the first egg was taken the last
one of the fifty was swallowed. The
first 20 eggs were eaten shells and ALL
What viii we have next rOswell
Democrat. You may talk about your
egg stories but this beats them all. No
doubt but that it is eggs-exactly so.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1887-05-26
saved HIS life.

Mr.. ID. l. WilcoXson, of Horse Cave,
Ky, says he was, for many years, badly
afflicted with Phthisic, also Diabetes;
the pains are almost uncomfortable and
would sometimes almost throw him i'll
to commissions. lie tried Electric Bit
tiers and got relief from first bottle and
after taking six bottles, was entirely
cured. and had gained in flesh eighteen
pounds. Says he positively believes lie
would have died, had it not been for
the relief afforded by Electric Bitters.
Sold at so cents bottle by c. A. Wells
Il Co.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1887-05-26
CORRESPONDENCE.
Ohips from Oapao.

There were two run-aways OH our
streets last week. No damage done.
Bert Warren is engaged in the organ
trade or more extensive scale than
ever.
BENZ Cold;ng took q trip to the Up
per penasuli last week. lie expects
to remain there all summer.
Our village Council is negotiating
for water works costing about $1,000.
They want something good and are
willing to pay good figure for them
Mumps are quite prevalent in this vi
cinity at present. y good time Of the
year to have them. Lux.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1887-05-26
FARM NOTES.

Never run after horse in the pas
ture. If he does not like to be caught
coax him with little grain, but never
deceive him with an empty dish. You
can soon teach the widest horse to
come 20 you. Il .ie.l he does come lei
him eat a little while before you lead
him OF. Some horsemen when going
10 the pasture. whether they wish to
catch a horse OF rot, always calrya It'd
bit an ear Of corn, a handful Of sugar
or salt. When you turn horse out to
pasture, 90 not give him n slap with
the bride; he will remember it to your
regret if you do. Make a pet and a
friend Of your horse; it will improve
him and make a better person Of your
self
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1887-05-26
Uncle Sam Coming.
Nemphis. Tenn.. Nav

Memphis. Tenn. May II, 1881.
Dear Sir: If there are no objections
on the part of the, overseers of the fair
ground at the Centre. will hold q one
weeks meeting ut the Main building,
beginning June s.
Yours Truly. :. G. BETTEs.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1887-05-26
w oTse ihan Heather.

Are those parents who allow their children to
suffer with worms when % cents will buy box
of Panelecs Santominc Worm Candies which
will Immediately cure the child and remove the
worms by dissOlying them. DO you know the
symptoms? PeevlshneSS, Sudden Starting in
Sleep, bad breath, great desire for food day and
night BE wise and leave nothing to regret.
Price - cents per box. Sold by c. A. Wells &
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1887-05-26
Clfar and Beautiful.

After using lIamiton's Oriental Balm the skin
will have fresh, clear, beautiful appearance,
Entirely free from tan Freckles and all bemsh-
es. II is perfectly harmless that ii cannot fail
10 please the most fastidOus. We recommend il
70 all the ladies. Price 30 cents per bottle. Sold
by G. A. Wells x Co.
Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-02-11

the before mentioned contingency Judge
J.tI. Perkins of Rusk is the only manRin
the district who could prevent the An
derson county delegation from going
solid for him. Judge Perkins formerly
served as District Attorney and District
Judge for this county, and also has
the advantage OF having lived
and made good records in two different
sections of the district. II is almost GER
tain that Colonel Num- of Crockett, and
Judge Collard of Franklin will both be
in the field. Senator John Young Gooch
is still silent as to whether he will or will
not be candidate. Ia the meantime the
friends of W. II. Reeves, Esq. of this city
are quietly laying their hesds together,
coolly and calmly viewing the situation,
and watching for future developments.
Mr.. Reeves Is g son OF Judge Reuben a.
Reeves, formerly of the Supreme bench;
is not only brilliant but one of the
very ablest lawyers Of the state, residing
in u central point of the district. In case
of deadlock in the convention he would
be acceptable to every county. 1t is not
yet known whether Judge S. a. Wilson
would quit the Court of Appears TO go to
Congress, but if he did he would be q
strong man in the race. His candidacy
would hamper Perkins chances, as they
are both strong and popular in the east
end of the district.
Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-02-11
MERCY RECOMMENDED.
Another Chapter in the Celebrated Bra
lillian Counterfeit Case.

Another Chapter in the Celebrated Bra
lillian Counterfeit Case.
NEW ORLEANS, LA, Feb. THE jury
in the Circuit court yesterday brought in
verdict of guilty of printing counterfeit
notes against Gustave Koechert, recon-
mending him at the same time to the
mercy of the court. The case is one of
several known as the Brazilian counter
feIts. A man named White who was in
the Confederate service went to Brazil
with many others. After q while
in Brazil he conceived gigantic plan of
counterfeiting notes in this country. No
one was taken into his confidence but
his. brother, Lucius White of Texas, who
was used II do the WORK. Lucius was
to get two steel plates made, each repre-
senting the side of Brazilian note 70 be
used, it was understood, IS label for 8
cigar box. one plate was made in 81.
Louis, the other here. The
lithographing firm OF which
hoechert was 3 member undertook
the Job in good faith. when the whole
thing was given away snd Koechert end
his partner were arrested, charged with
5eirg counterteiteys. TIE jury yesterday
dec AIRED hoechert guilty, it being shown
that he was technically guilty OF counter
feiting. although acting in good faith and
having no intention or desire to defraud
the government Judge Billings declared
that under such circumstances he thought
it unjust to sentence the prisoner, and
that he would await the action of the
President in the matter. It is thought
pardon will be issued. a number of
other persons here, engravers, photog-
raphers, and others, are awaiting trial
under the same charge.
Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-02-11
VICTIMS OF THE BILLIARDS..

As Many People Frozen to Death In Dakota
as were Killed in the Vermont A ccident
DEVILS LAKE, D. T., Feb. 9.-The
body of Mrs. Edward Walters, who dis
sppe.red few days since, has been found
near DEVILS Lake. Mr. Walters came
to DEVILS Lake from his farm Ffidsy, and
the s-orm became so severe that ne could
not return. His wife is thought TO have
become alarmed st his prolonged absence
and started TO go to the, nearest neigh
boris. Her body was discovered short
distance from the road on the open prai-
RE, partly covered ny snow, and only
a5oUt & quarter OF u mile from her own
home, The snow about the spot where
she lay indicated that she had walked
about IN small circle for long time.
The blizzard last week was the severest
known for many years. Reports are COM
ing in every day of lives lost by parties
caught out upon the prairie in the storm
The total Of these in Dakota this winter
car hardly be below the death figures of
the Vermont railroad accident, while 6
large number will suffer permanently
from the freezing Of different parts of the
body.
Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-02-11
REAGAN'S SUCCESSOR.

Much Fine Wire Pulling Being Done in
the Second district.
Special TO the Gazette.
PALESTINE, TEX, Feb. 9.-From all
indications the congressional air will
soon be red hot and still heating il this
district. The announcement OF the can
didacy of Major W. 81. Martin of Athens
as would-be wearer OF Reagsn's con-
gressioaal mantle has had an awakening
effect on the soverelgns he served as Dis
trict Attorney for this county for four
years, and it is not saying too much to
declare that "Old Howdy" is mighty close
to our people. In the event that Ander-
son county presented no candidate
to the convention it would take fine work
TO keep our delegation from sitting on
old Bill. 1t is believed that in view of
Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-02-11
AFTER THE GOOSE EGG.
Reagan Receiving Many Applications
for a Position on the Interstate
Commerce Commission.
Congressman Lanham Calls on the
President TO Secure an Early APP
prevail CT His Seed Bill.
Democratic Representative Talk with tn,
President in Regard TO Fisheries
Legislation.
CALLED on TIE PRESIDENT

Special to the Gazette.
WASHINGTON, Feb. mfr. Lanham
called on the President to-day in refer
ence to the seed bill recently passed by
Congress. He explained the situation in
the afflicted regions of Texas where these
seeds were to be sent, and the President
minated that the matter would receive
his early attention. As soon as the bill
is signed the money Will be available, and
will at once be sent to Texas.
BEsIEGED WITH PETITIONS.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9.-Judge Reagan
is receiving by every mail numerous ap-
plications for the Interstate commerce
commissionership, which it is under
stood is at his disposal. These applics-
tions come from all portions of the coun-
try, but q large percentage a'e from
Texas. Nothing new has transpired to-
day in this connection, but developments
are shortly expected.
TALK on RETALIATION.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9.-Several Demo
cratic members of the House committee
on foreign affairs had an interview with
the President to-day in connection with
the retaliatory fisheries legislation now
pending in Congress. TIE interview vas
strictly confidential. The President
sought to impress upon the members Of
the committee the necessity of making
very clear aud free from ambiguity
any measure relating to the subject of
fisheries Congress might see fit to pass.
Ii there was to be any legislation or the
subject it should state definitely whether
railroads and other carriers were TO BE
included in the prohibition. While
the President did not COM
nit himself to any legis-
lation on the subject, the gentlemen
present gathered from his remarks that
as between the two bills ne favored the
House bill, for the reason that it is the
more explicit and mandatory in its char
aCter.
Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-02-11
A HORRIBLE MURDER,
A Man Killed and the Body Concealed il
the Carcass Of a horse,

the Carcass Of Horse.
LOUISVILLE, KY, Feb. "a most hor-
rible discovery has been made in Green
county, this state. Last Saturday the
dead body Of John Keeth was found
wrapped in blanket concealed inside
the carcass OF dead horse. It is sup
posed he was murdered and his body con-
cealed there by the murderers. Keeth
was the brother-in-law of William De-
shain, and had been missing for several
days. A dog belonging to William De-
shain came into the house Saturday car
rying something in his mouth which,
when examined, was found to be the
hand of a man. Deshain tracked the
dog to the carcass of horse, and was
Mortified to ind The body of his brother
in-law there hslf eaten by the dogs. 1t
was horrible sight. The mystery con-
nected with The affair probably never will
be solved. Keeth was married man and
the father Of six children.